About Vector Energy Africa

Built for Commercial Energy Infrastructure.

Vector Energy Africa develops and manages integrated energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and agricultural operations — combining technical structuring, funded PPA solutions and long-term operational management.

The Company

Vector Energy Africa.

Vector Energy Africa is a South African commercial energy-infrastructure company focused on integrated, long-term energy solutions for qualifying commercial, industrial, agricultural, hospitality, mining and managed property environments.

Rather than approaching energy infrastructure as a once-off equipment sale, Vector focuses on long-term commercial outcomes — aligning system design, energy economics, project funding and operating requirements from initial assessment through the contracted project term.

Vector's work is supported by operating project assets, approved project engagements and broader leadership and team experience where applicable.

Leadership

The Experience Behind Vector.

Vector brings together commercial, technical, operational, governance and business-development experience to structure commercial energy projects from opportunity assessment through long-term operation.

Executive Leadership
Clive Ferreira — Executive Chairman
Executive Chairman

Clive Ferreira

Civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in energy finance and infrastructure development across Sub-Saharan Africa. He operates at the intersection of project finance, regulatory frameworks and long-term asset management.

Has led major IPP developments, power sector transactions and infrastructure investment platforms — bringing financial credibility and governance oversight to Vector Energy Africa's long-term PPA model.

Herman Redelinghuys — CEO
Chief Executive Officer

Herman Redelinghuys

Industrial engineer with over 30 years of experience in engineering, business management and energy systems. He is the architect of the Hybrid UPS platform — the technical innovation that underpins Vector Energy Africa's competitive advantage.

Pioneered the non-parallel Hybrid UPS architecture in 2020, now proven through commercial deployments including Jordan Wines and Rembrandt Mall, with additional grid-tied BESS and Solar PV deployment experience at Killarney Gardens.

Commercial & Strategic Leadership
Andre Slabber — Marketing and Commercial Development
Business Development Executive

André Slabber

Marketing and commercial development professional with an Honours Degree in Marketing and an M.Phil in Maritime Studies. His background spans senior communication, company secretarial, export management, logistics and commercial market development roles.

Arno Kuun — New Business Development
Business Development Executive

Arno Kuun

Electrical engineering professional with more than 40 years of industry experience, known for technical excellence, practical problem-solving and hands-on project leadership across electrical systems, infrastructure, maintenance and industrial engineering solutions.

Bernard Le Roux — Strategic Development
Business Development Executive

Bernard Le Roux

Entrepreneur and former international rugby player with extensive experience in high-performance environments. Bernard brings team leadership, performance analysis, project coordination and strategic development experience, together with strong stakeholder relationship skills.

Non-Executive Directors
Murray Louw — Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director

Murray Louw

Chartered Accountant with a B.Comm CA and MBA, bringing more than 55 years of corporate finance experience across major South African businesses and notable clients including Naspers, Rembrandt, Sanlam and others.

As main shareholder of HCC, Murray brings deep financial discipline, shareholder perspective, governance oversight and long-term commercial judgement to Vector Energy Africa.

Carina Kenny — Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director

Carina Kenny

Experienced entrepreneur and commercial operator with a track record across service-based businesses, hospitality and operational management. She brings practical business judgement, client-service insight and governance support.

Company Positioning

A Commercial Infrastructure Partner.

Vector is structured as a commercial energy-infrastructure company — combining technical design, commercial structuring, funded PPA solutions and long-term operational management. Vector does not provide individual residential rooftop solar installations.

Commercial infrastructure partner

Structured for commercial energy infrastructure — not residential solar installation.

Funded PPA structures

Vector structures funded energy infrastructure for qualifying projects under long-term Power Purchase Agreements.

Long-term alignment

Project structures are designed around long-term operational performance, with responsibilities defined through the agreed PPA and project documentation.

Integrated platform

Solar PV, BESS, Hybrid UPS, grid interface, energy management and metering delivered as one.

Operational focus

Vector operates and maintains the contracted infrastructure across the full PPA term.

Commercial discipline

Every project is assessed on technical, commercial, credit and site fundamentals before Vector commits.

How Vector Works

Five Principles Behind Every Engagement.

Vector's platform is applied through five operating principles across every qualifying project.

Commercial Discipline

Every project is assessed on technical, commercial, credit and site fundamentals before Vector commits capital.

Technical Structuring

Platforms are engineered around actual site data — load profile, utility interface, resilience requirements and constraints.

Funded Project Structuring

Vector coordinates the commercial and funding structure required to bring qualifying projects toward financial close.

Operational Management

Site controllers, metering and continuous management ensure the platform runs through the commercial term.

Sector Understanding

Commercial, industrial, agricultural, hospitality, mining and managed property environments each carry different demands.

How We Deliver

A Project Platform, Not an In-House Installation Crew.

Vector develops, structures and manages commercial energy-infrastructure projects using project-specific engineering, funding, specialist contractor and technology relationships. EPC-M delivery is coordinated through appropriately appointed contractors and specialist teams rather than being presented as a vertically integrated in-house installation workforce.

APPROVED IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER

Gubelo Engineering

Gubelo Engineering provides specialist engineering, installation and on-site delivery support for selected Vector Energy Africa project requirements. Engagement is project-specific and subject to scope, availability and contractual appointment.

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Gubelo Engineering team on site
Gubelo Engineering — Approved Implementation Partner · Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor
Gaia Capital
MAIN FUNDING PARTNER

Gaia Capital

Gaia Capital is Vector Energy Africa's main funding partner for suitable approved projects. The relationship supports qualifying long-term PPA opportunities, with project funding remaining subject to credit, technical, commercial and funding approval and the approved project structure.

Project & Experience

Operating Projects, Engagements and Broader Team Experience.

Vector's work is supported by operating project assets, approved project engagements and broader leadership/team experience where applicable. Publication status of individual engagements is shown according to approved client and group permissions.
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See Whether Your Site May Qualify.

Choose the route that fits where you are.

Request a commercial energy assessment or speak to the commercial team. Vector will review your load profile, tariff exposure, continuity requirements and funding suitability to determine whether a funded infrastructure solution may be appropriate.